Charles Olson at the Eel River, Hearst, California
Seated by this shallow river
at what was its deep and mid point
in December…
Thich Quang Duc: +10° 46′ 30.57″, +106° 41′ 12.71″
How old were you that year, Rhosonny? Nine?
He can never remember what year he was at what age
or what grade or for certain in which state he lived.
Before Lark
So these were the two turbines that sprang to life within him:
He wanted to give things to people to help them
and he didn’t want to harm any of them.
Kunthia and Rhosonny
Her upper east side accent, regal bearing, direct gaze,
Rich black clothes and hair, dark eyes, pale skin sophistication
Chopsticks
“You like sake!,” in heavily Japanese-accented English.
“Yes, I like sake,” looking into her eyes, showing mirth